Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2022

Restaurants get hit from all angles so when there is a chance to push the envelope on pricing – many do. Of course, there is a handful of masterful chefs and restaurateurs who can charge crazy prices to sold out audiences. How do we continue to market wines at $20 a glass or cocktails in the same price category?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

– Salad House CEO Joey Cioffi In 2025, restaurant chains will increase their usage of connected equipment to be more responsive, resilient, and ready to meet evolving customer expectations in a data-first, efficiency-focused world. Thus, finding the right balance between maintaining high quality and keeping prices reasonable is crucial.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In October, the USDA reported year-to-date averages, noting that food-at-home (grocery store) prices have increased 2.5 percent and food-away-from-home (restaurant) prices have increased 3.6 percent, and food-away-from-home prices are expected to increase between 3 and 4 percent. If current projections from the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2025

Other restaurants are integrating AI into reservations, guest messaging, and even menu pricing—helping them react to demand in real time. Optimize pricing strategies based on real-time demand, reducing food waste. Others are using AI to predict demand and dynamically adjust pricing, just like airlines have done for years.

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EATER

MAY 14, 2025

As a result of their rising popularity, the price of these oceanic creatures has also risen. And while some may chalk these sometimes eye-popping prices up to historic inflation or price-gouging on the behalf of restaurants or their suppliers, the factors that go into oyster pricing are actually much more complicated than that.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2025

Meticulously clean kitchens; pristine, starched chef whites; the very best equipment and ingredients from around the world. Wine lists that resemble an encyclopedia of the wine making craft are just the price of admission. Wine lists that resemble an encyclopedia of the wine making craft are just the price of admission.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Future of DiningAs AI in restaurants continues to evolve, we can expect more sophisticated predictive analytics, AI-driven pricing strategies, and advanced robotics in food preparation. The technology is redefining the nature of dining, working behind the scenes to make the experience more efficient, personalized, and enjoyable.

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Rifrullo’s rustic-modern décor, mismatched dishware, and chalkboard sign welcoming guests to “be yourself, make friends, find harmony, and relax,” are as inviting as its prices, which top out at $16 for the salmon burger. Heating and cooling, refrigeration, and cooking equipment are the biggest energy users, followed by lighting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This overall increase in demand could lead to rising energy prices for consumers and businesses. Fuel costs: The price of electricity is influenced by the cost of the fuels used to generate that electricity, and as demand for these fuels also increases, prices are likely to climb. Implement changes aligned with your strategy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2024

The cost of powering up restaurants’ air conditioning enterprise-wide—on top of inflation, the high price of staples like meat, and staff salaries—can dilute their financial strength at a time of significant growth. By listening to the “nerve center” of every location—its connected equipment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Restaurants have faced labor shortages, supply and equipment shortages, and climbing food prices, with no past playbook on how to navigate the crisis. Equipment Shortage. Not only did restaurants have to manage food and labor shortages, but restaurant equipment also is on back order.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In 2024, food prices have been high and consumer spending has been stretched thin, making it even more difficult for restaurants to attract new customers. Restaurants succeed or fail based on loyalty, which is a direct result of customer experience.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 16, 2025

Green coffee prices have remained high and volatile , and so has the cost of everything else, including packaging, transport, energy, and labour. With margins and cash flow stretched thin, a machine that just roasts coffee is no longer enough; today’s roasters are increasingly demanding more from their equipment.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 28, 2025

Coffee prices have soared over the past few years, pushing roasters, independent cafés, and specialty coffee retailers into challenging territory. Rising costs for green coffee, energy, shipping, labour, and equipment are placing significant pressure on businesses. Why are coffee prices staying so high?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Rising Overhead Costs Are Hiking up Prices. Inflation drives price increases for raw materials and labor costs, which are some of a restaurant's most significant expenses. The steady increase in cost is forcing restaurants to raise their prices because they’re spending more on materials.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2024

Many processors offer different deals, technology, pricing and other unique options. Reasonable Pricing With hundreds of payment processors, if establishing reasonable pricing is a priority, it’s essential to work with a processor that is smooth, reliable and clearly outlines what fees are accounted for.

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ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

When you decided to open a restaurant, you probably didnt picture yourself glued to spreadsheets or tracking the price of eggs, but keeping an eye on the numbers is how you stay open year after year. This gives you a sense of how effective your menu pricing is. This is the number that truly reflects your restaurants financial health.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2022

We’re all familiar with equipment rental and software subscription services in the restaurant industry. But have you considered how an equipment subscription is a better, smarter business move than equipment ownership? You get to choose how to acquire this equipment: buy or rent. That’s what you pay them for.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2024

As a general rule of thumb, if you’re determining when and how long someone works, set their pay rate, provide the equipment for them to do their jobs and directly supervise them, they are likely an employee. However, this convenience comes with a price. Some systems also handle scheduling.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The technology empowers operators to make direct, digital connections with their equipment (e.g., Careful analysis of the data emanating from the ovens’ digital controls revealed that the kitchen staff weren’t loading the equipment to capacity. Maintaining Equipment. freezers, food warmers, fryers, etc.).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

Full tables, employees earning solid tips, shifts being fully staffed and the restaurant having the ability to source quality provisions at reasonable prices and dependable delivery times, are among the signs the business is thriving, according to Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus. It is important to keep the restaurant concept clean and fresh.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Low-power solutions draw much less power than higher-price cellular or Wi-Fi-enabled solutions to transmit data, which means devices last longer without the need for replacement batteries, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership. Any of these issues can severely damage buildings and equipment and even temporarily shut down a restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2022

How value engineering can be a restaurant construction solution in the face of rising prices and unpredictable supply chains. As the prices of construction materials skyrocket due to rising inflation and supply chain woes, budgeting for commercial development has become significantly more challenging. Starting with Finishes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2025

Segments like the College and University sector are attempting to plan budget for FY 2026 and are not able to get reliable pricing from their partners across the supply-chain. ” Higher tariffs will certainly cause prices to rise for U.S. ” Higher tariffs will certainly cause prices to rise for U.S.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It just goes to show how important drink pricing and cost management are to maximizing profits. Bar profit margin and pour cost Some high-performing bars can reach higher margins by optimizing their costs and pricing strategies. Keep in mind that certain drinks can be priced higher due to their popularity or unique ingredients.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It makes no difference the type of restaurant or your price point exceptional can be found in everything from a hot dog to caviar it is an over-riding attitude and a level of commitment to being great at what you do. Exceptional is either the driving force in what you do and who you are, or it isnt.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

The restaurant industry is still dealing with pandemic-related issues, including supply chain disruptions, new COVID variants and surging cases, labor shortages, rising prices, and a shift in consumer demand. Check all equipment. Be sure coolers and other equipment are working properly. Deliver foods safely.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 20, 2020

Automated and Smart Equipment. While not common place yet, smart equipment has popped up in the foodservice industry over the last 10 years. Not to mention, the price might be a bit steep as well. Still, there are other, more affordable pieces of cooking equipment you can invest in first.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Not only do you have to manage many costs including, labor, equipment, and food—but you have to do it while dealing with inevitable price increases. Prime cost does not include equipment and supplies, utilities, menu design, signage, decor or any other costs unrelated to the production of your product. Let’s get started.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

At the same time, a rise in fast-food prices driven by inflation is reshaping consumer behavior, with many customers now treating fast food as a splurge rather than a convenience. Value will be defined by experience, not just price Rising inflation has changed how customers perceive value; they want more than just a cheap meal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

OpenTable added new features and price cuts for 2020 as they recognize the road to recovery will be long and difficult. These advanced features are now paired with discounted pricing to reduce the reopening costs of our customers and to encourage new restaurants to join OpenTable. Employee health. Cleaning/sanitizing/disinfecting.

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ChowNow

MARCH 28, 2025

AI-powered kitchen equipment can detect these changes in real-time and adjust the heat automatically based on volume. Adjust your prices to match demand with minimal effort Dynamic pricing sounds complicated, but with AI, it can be pretty straightforward.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Such things come with a price tag, and with margins already thin, those resources are typically deployed elsewhere to acquire new business. Any changes require updated signage, print-outs, even new cooking equipment. But in a ghost kitchen, employees are the customer. Create opportunities for collaboration and sharing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2023

Many brands have been experimenting with new technology to help reduce the demand for labor and combat recent price inflation. Smart kitchen equipment, such as automated stove tops and automatic recycling oil fryers, make order fulfillment easier, faster, and more consistent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

However, with prices rising, customers are choosier about where they spend their money. By repurposing real estate that was previously used for F&B, owners can take advantage of much of the existing infrastructure needed for a restaurantplumbing, ventilation, bar setups, and footing for kitchen equipment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When potential criminals see that your business is equipped with cameras, they are less likely to commit vandalism, shoplifting, or other illegal activities, knowing there's a higher chance of being caught. Society Insurance outlines five reasons why every business owner should have an effective video surveillance system.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Explore areas where you can purchase supplies in bulk to cut long-term costs, consider raising prices where it makes sense, and work to improve discounts and payment terms with your suppliers. During COVID-19, restaurants need to be equipped to market delivery services and able to easily communicate fluctuating hours to their guests.

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